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6261XS74

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6261XS74
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,338 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 95,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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6261XS74 is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6261XS74, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 6261XS74 registered?

6261XS74 is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is 6261XS74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6261XS74 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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